Our outdoor travel experts visit places of natural beauty both around the world and locally. Exciting stories and photographs will help you plan your outdoor travel adventures.
Forest bathing isn't what the name implies. Rather, it's a new way to slow down and experience the natural world around you. The first time I heard about forest bathing, I imagined a claw foot bathtub, dappled by light, under a canopy of gently blowing trees....
Alpacas are beautiful, intelligent, and gentle creatures. They also have their own personalities. Pohopoco Creek Alpacas is about 40 miles north of Allentown, PA and offers a great family outing. Submerged in a sea of terrible news: fires, floods, earthquakes, and...
If you’ve exhausted the usual Arizona getaway ideas, try one of these ideas. You can go hike a crater, Scotch tasting, or sample market food. Are you looking for some unique ways to get out and explore Arizona? We’ve come up with some ideas for unique Arizona...
While there’s much to see and do in Portland, you’ll want to check out the natural beauty and quaint historic towns that surround the Portland area. These are our favorite day trips from Portland. When you visit the Portland area, you will be tempted to explore...
The non-profit Phoenix Zoo, which focuses on wildlife conservation, includes not just animals from Arizona, but all over the world. Check out fun things to do, special events, and the four trails. The Phoenix Zoo began with a dream. Robert Maytag, the grandson of...
A fall road trip in New England is perfect to experience autumn in Vermont. See the ever-changing palette of color during fall in Vermont. Vermont is known as The Green Mountain State for the chain of forested peaks that form its spine from the Canadian border to...
Monarc is a new luggage company based in Meridian, Idaho. It produces sustainable travel bags made from recycled plastic bottles. Monarc has spent two years developing its initial eco-friendly bag—the Settra Series. It has meticulously tested both form and function...
Plan a day trip out of Portland Oregon on the Mt. Hood scenic loop. Stop for donuts, play in the snow, return through the Columbia River Gorge. Volcanic Mount Hood, Oregon’s highest peak, is a must-see when visiting the Portland, Oregon area. You’ll certainly see...
10 fun things to do in Astoria will lead you through town, take you for a trolley ride, and refresh you when you need to take a break. Being active in Astoria, Oregon, is easy. Stroll the 6-mile Riverwalk along the historic waterfront. Climb a massive column for a...
There’s something mesmerizing about the majesty of the Columbia River, especially when enjoyed in a cozy bathrobe lying in a luxurious bed warmed by a flickering fireplace. Add in a cup of French press coffee and a freshly-made crepe from the chef’s kitchen at the...